The Indianapolis Star reports and MRI revealed a bulging disc in WR Qadry Ismail's neck that remains a concern. "I can't say what the outcome will be," team president Bill Polian said, adding the disc "may or may not be an issue over time."

Len Pasquarelli reports for ESPN.com one NFC personnel chief had this to say about Indianapolis Colts WR Qadry Ismail (concussion) going on IR: "It's not like Ismail was having a big year or anything, but the Colts missed him on Sunday, and they'll miss him in the playoffs. You've got to have somebody to take a little pressure off (Marvin) Harrison, and Ismail was at least a bit of a threat. Their former first-round guy (Reggie Wayne) has not developed in two years and doesn't scare anyone. Look at the job the Jaguars did on Harrison on Sunday (six catches for just 28 yards), and that's not exactly a great defense."

Colts.com reports Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy said WR Qadry Ismail (knee) improved on Thursday and may be able to play this weekend. “We’ll see how he is tomorrow,” Dungy said. “If he doesn’t have any setbacks, he should be able to play.”

The Associated Press reports Indianapolis Colts WR Qadry Ismail (knee) returned to practice Friday, but is status for Sunday's game remains uncertain. "Qadry did well and he wants to play," Coach Tony Dungy said. "But I'd still say that he's 50-50. We just want to make sure that he's totally ready to go."

Associated Press, as an update to previous stories, reports Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy said on Wednesday that WR Qadry Ismail (knee) will probably sit out week eleven’s game with a sprained knee.

Updating an earlier story, the AP reports Indianapolis Colts WR Qadry Ismail (sprained MCL) could miss this weekend's game against Dallas. He was scheduled to undergo an MRI exam Monday and coach Tony Dungy said it had not been determined how long he would be out.

The Indianapolis Star reports Indianapolis Colts WR Qadry Ismail (elbow) was injured during Saturday's game. He was taken to the locker room during the first quarter after suffering a contusion to his left elbow. He had X-rays that were negative, but he did not return to the game.

Colts.com reports Indianapolis Colts QB Peyton Manning doesn't feel this will be a transition year for WR Qadry Ismail, who came over to the Colts as a free agent during the off-season. Manning said Ismail is capable of lining up at all three receiver positions and he already knows what Manning is looking for out of him on the field. "He's a guy who in that first game will make an immediate impact," Manning said.

Mike Chappell reports for the Indianapolis Star Indianapolis Colts president Bill Polian said Tuesday the signing of free agent WR Qadry Ismail Monday does not mean the team will not re-sign free agent WR Jerome Pathon. Polian said he contacted agent Marvin Demoff to reaffirm the Colts desire to re-sign Pathon. Polian hopes to talk with Pathon next week. Polian said Pathon's rehabilitation from foot surgery is on schedule and "it's our intent for him to return."

Updating an earlier story, John Clayton reports for ESPN WR Qadry Ismail's three-year, $4 million contract with the Indianapolis Colts included a $1.25 million signing bonus and pays Ismail almost half of the contract in the first year. There is $1.5 million in incentives that can be added based on performance.

Updating an earlier story, Mike Chappell reports for the Indianapolis Star agent Rich De Luca confirmed he is in discussions with the Indianapolis Colts for his client, free agent WR Qadry Ismail (Ravens). "We're working on it," De Luca said. "They are serious and believe me, we're serious, too. The Colts have a policy of not commenting on players they might be pursuing.

The Indianapolis Star's Mike Chappell reports the Indianapolis Colts are reportedly interested in free agent WR Qadry Ismail (Ravens). A Rams official told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Ismail turned down a visit to the Rams because he was close to signing with the Colts. Assistant director of football operations Chris Polian was vague when asked about Ismail. "We're starting to explore several players," he said.

The Baltimore Sun reports agent Tony Agnone confirmed to them Monday night the Baltimore Ravens plan to release WR Qadry Ismail and FB Sam Gash in salary cap savings moves. The Ravens have reportedly scheduled a Tuesday news conference to officially announce their cap-related cuts. Three defensive starters, DE Rob Burnett, DT Sam Adams and FS Rod Woodson, along with TE Shannon Sharpe, are all likely to be released. The team will create a total of $1.3 million in cap room by releasing Ismail and Gash. The Ravens will shave another $4.7 million when they release Sharpe, Woodson and Burnett and they will remove an additional $2.3 million with the retirement of defensive tackle Tony Siragusa.

The Times-Union reports Jacksonville Jaguars RB Stacey Mack was fined by the NFL. The league fined Mack $2,500 for throwing the ball into the stands after catching an 11-yard touchdown pass, during last Sunday's game. Mack said Monday that the spike was more his attempt to keep from running into a nearby concrete wall than a celebration aimed at the Ravens. The NFL disagreed. Also, coach Tom Coughlin is under review by the league for describing referee Jeff Triplette as "gutless" for not overturning the game-winning touchdown catch by Ravens WR Qadry Ismail in the fourth quarter.

Despite throwing an interception early in the game, the Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Ravens QB Elvis Grbac came on strong to lead the Ravens to a victory over Denver on Sunday. Grbac, who threw 3 interceptions a week ago, was able to throw touchdown passes to WRs Qadry Ismail and Travis Taylor.

The Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Ravens starting WR Qadry Ismail injured a hip against Chicago and aggravated it in the loss in Cincinnati. The team's other starting WR, Brandon Stokley, strained a ligament in his right knee. Rookie TE Todd Heap (ankle) missed practice on Thursday and he remains doubtful to play on Sunday.

The Associated Press reports the results of an MRI on Baltimore Ravens KR/PR/WR Jermaine Lewis are in and he remains doubtful for Sunday. "We got the MRI back," coach Brian Billick said Friday, "and it looks a lot better than we thought it would, but he'll be doubtful. We'll have somebody back there, so stay tuned. I know I won't be back there." Brandon Stokley, Duane Starks and Chris McAlister worked as punt returners during Friday's practice session. DT Tony Siragusa (knee) and WR Qadry Ismail (hip) both participated in Friday's practice and should be ready for the Bengals on Sunday.

Associated Press reports rookie QB Chris Weinke was the hero of the night for the Carolina Panthers, as he brought the team back from a 17-point deficit to beat the Ravens 20-17. Weinke, who struggled in previous games, hit 15-of-25 passes for 190 yards while starter Jeff Lewis struggled and tossed 3 interceptions. One of his INTs was returned for a TD by Ravens LB Ray Lewis. Ravens QB Elvis Grbac went 11-of-18 for 113 yards and an 11-yard TD to Qadry Ismail. Veteran RB Terry Allen make his debut as the team's starter and had 8 yards on four carries, but also lost a fumble.

The Baltimore Sun reports Qadry Ismail and Brandon Stokley will start training camp as the Baltimore Ravens starting receivers. By the end of camp, Travis Taylor and Patrick Johnson are expected to push them hard for a starting position. Ravens coach Brian Billick said it's too early to draw up specific battle lines, but he can envision using Ismail, Taylor and Stokley in his three wide-receiver formations. There's also an outside chance that return specialist Jermaine Lewis and first-year WR Germany Thompson could figure into the mix.

The Associated Press reports agent Tony Agnone said his client, WR Qadry Ismail, restructured his contract to allow the Baltimore Ravens to re-sign another one of his clients, LB Jamie Sharper. "We did a few things with Qadry's contract that gave them additional room under the salary cap," Agnone said. Sharper had interviewed with Seattle, Carolina, Miami, Philadelphia and Jacksonville before choosing the Ravens. He had been saying all along he wanted to return to the Ravens. Team VP Ozzie Newsome said the team feared it might lose Sharper, "But when you have a player who believes in a program and an agent that will work with you, it can get done." The Ravens Super Bowl Champion starting defense could return close to intact for 2001 if they can re-sign S Rod Woodson. The only missing piece would be S Kim Herring who signed with the Rams.

The Baltimore Sun reports that the next meeting for RB Lawrence Phillips will be with Ravens head coach Brian Billick later today in Atlanta. If the meeting goes well Phillips is then expected to be brought to Baltimore next week to meet with senior team officials. "If Brian feels we should pursue this further, then we'll have Lawrence in for a meeting with several members of the front office soon," VP Ozzie Newsome said. "But again, we're just in the initial phase." The article speculates that even the mild interest in Phillips indicates that the team may not be sold on Priest Holmes as the primary RB although Billick says no. "This is very similar to what we're doing at the wide receiver position," Billick said. "We know the situation, but we brought in players like Webster Slaughter, Qadry Ismail and Billy Davis. It doesn't mean we're out to necessarily replace a player or saying we're devoid at that position. But the name of the game in this league is to get better." The team would reportedly look to give Phillips a contract for the veteran's minimum ($400,000) loaded with incentives.

The Baltimore Sun reports that the Ravens are hoping to see some improvement, especially from their WRs at their upcoming five-day passing camp which begins May 17th. Coach Brian Billick will install more of his offense and defensive coordinator Marvin Lewis will refine his coverage schemes for the secondary. "It's still very much a teaching time. We want to absorb a little more of the offense," Billick said. "We'll install a couple of new things they haven't seen and we'll start to form some of the things they already know. We'll start to push them a little bit." WRs Pat Johnson (a bad case of the drops), Floyd Turner (out of shape) and James Roe (hamstring) must be on the spot to improve. The Ravens are looking to carry only 5 WRs and with Jermaine Lewis, Qadry Ismail, Johnson and rookie Brandon Stokely looking good Turner and Roe could be fighting for a roster spot. Street Free Agent WR Kendrick Nord has been looking impressive. "Nord is the wild card. He could come along and give us something on special teams that James and Floyd can't even think about doing," Billick said. "If [Nord] can run down the field and hit people [on special teams] like [receiver] Jake Reed did for us for his first two years in Minnesota, then there's our fifth guy."

The Times-Picayune reports the Saints have terminated the contract of WR Qadry Ismail saving them a $750,000 roster bonus due Friday. The team also expects to make one-year tender offers to all of their restricted Free Agents. The Saints are not expected to name any of their Free Agents as their franchise player.